Add 18/56 and 32/90
18/56 + 32/90 is 853/1260.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
18/56 = 18 × 45/56 × 45 = 810/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
32/90 = 32 × 28/90 × 28 = 896/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
810/2520 + 896/2520 = 810 + 896/2520 = 1706/2520 - 1706/2520 simplified gives 853/1260
- So, 18/56 + 32/90 = 853/1260
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